Animal welfare and feeding controls

Producers must comply with the following legislation:

We recommended also adopting these guidelines:

High standards of animal welfare help to maintain the good reputation of South Australia’s livestock industries and meet community expectations.

Land transport of livestock

The above regulations specify how livestock must be safely transported, including:

  • fit to load status
  • vehicles
  • facilities
  • time off water
  • journey time.

See the guidelines for land transport of livestock which affect the animal owners, transporters, and receivers.

Make sure your livestock is fit to load, with best practice advice from Meat and Livestock Australia.

Livestock feeding controls

It is illegal to feed livestock with restricted material, including food that contains, or that has come into contact with animal matter.

There are specific requirements under both:

Emergency Animal Disease Hotline

Suspected disease or pests in livestock, poultry or aquatic animals must be reported immediately.

Call us to help stop the spread of animal illness, even if you are unsure of the disease.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Freecall 1800 675 888
Page last reviewed: 20 Feb 2024

 


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